Boho Macrame-Style Crochet Plant Hanger

A breezy, intermediate plant hanger worked in worsted cotton with open diamond mesh, picot details, and clustered knot-like motifs that read as macrame from across the room. Four long straps hang from a sturdy ring into a round basket that cradles a 4–6" (10–15 cm) pot. Soft fringe finishes the boho look. Perfect for trailing pothos, string of pearls, or a small succulent.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) 100% cotton, approx 220 yd (200 m). Sample look: natural, ecru, terracotta, sage, or multi-strand “boho” solids/variegated cotton (e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream, Dishie, or similar).
• Hook: US H/8 (5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions:
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers (4)
  • Scissors
  • Optional: 1–1½" (2.5–4 cm) metal or wooden ring for hanging (or crochet ring as written)
  • Optional: small amount of contrasting cotton for fringe wrap

Gauge

14 dc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in double crochet, lightly blocked. Gauge affects strap length and basket diameter. If your swatch is denser, go up a hook; if looser, go down a hook. Cotton relaxes slightly when hanging with a pot—measure straps under gentle tension.

Finished Size

One size. Approx 32–34" (81–86 cm) from top of hanging loop to bottom of basket (excluding fringe). Basket opening approx 6½" (16.5 cm) across; depth approx 4½" (11.5 cm). Fits pots 4–6" (10–15 cm) in diameter. Fringe adds about 6–8" (15–20 cm).

Abbreviations (US)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp(s) – space(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• beg – beginning
• yo – yarn over
• pm – place marker

Special Stitches

• Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
• Knot Cluster (KC): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st/sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops] 3 times in same st/sp (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through all 4 loops. Ch 1 to close. (Mimics a macrame knot bulk.)
• Mesh Arch: Ch 5, sk next 3 sts or as directed.
• V-st: (Dc, ch 2, dc) in same st or sp.

Pattern Notes

• Worked top-down. Straps are made first, then joined into the basket in continuous joined rounds (join with sl st to first st of rnd unless noted; ch at beg of rnd does not count as a st unless stated).
• Turning chains: ch 1 does not count as sc; ch 3 counts as dc when stated; ch 4 counts as tr when stated.
• Work in both loops unless instructed otherwise.
• Keep strap tension even. Cotton has little recovery—avoid over-tightening.
• Stitch counts appear in parentheses at the end of rows/rounds.
• Markers: place one at the top of each strap when joining so the four “corners” stay aligned.
• Strength: cotton is ideal; do not substitute fragile or super-stretchy acrylic for a hanging load.

Pattern Instructions

Hanging Ring

Option A – Crocheted ring (no hardware):
Make a magic ring (or ch 6, sl st to first ch to form ring).
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join. (24 sc)
Fasten off, weave end tightly to close center. This is the hanging ring.

Option B – Hardware ring:
Join yarn with sl st around metal/wood ring, ch 1, work 24 sc evenly around ring, join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)

Setup for Four Straps

Rnd 3 (divide into straps): Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk last 3 sts, join to first sc. (12 sc + 4 ch-2 sps)
Each group of 3 sc is the base of one strap. Pm in each ch-2 sp if desired for clarity.

Straps (make all 4 the same; work one strap at a time)

You will work back and forth on one 3-sc base, then fasten off and rejoin at the next base. (Alternatively, work all four straps with separate yarn balls for speed.)

Join yarn with sl st in first sc of any 3-sc group.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next 2 sc, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sc, turn. (3 dc)
Row 3 (knot row): Ch 1, sc in first dc, KC in next dc, sc in top of turning ch, turn. (2 sc + 1 KC)
Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as tr + ch 1), sk KC, tr in last sc, turn. (2 tr + ch-1 sp)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first tr, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in 4th ch of beg ch-5, turn. (3 sc)
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sc, turn. (3 dc)
Row 7 (picot accent): Ch 1, sc in first dc, (sc, picot, sc) in next dc, sc in top of turning ch, turn. (4 sc + 1 picot; picot sits as surface detail—do not count picot as a working st later)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sk picot, sc in next sc, sc in last sc, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 9–40: Rep Rows 2–8 four more times, then Rows 2–5 once more
— ending with a Row 5 (3 sc).
(You will have completed 5 full decorative repeats + a partial to land on 3 sc.)

Check length: Each strap should measure approx 22" (56 cm) from the hanging ring to the last row when lightly stretched.

• Too short: add one more full Rows 2–8 repeat.
• Too long: remove one repeat.
  All four straps must match within ½" (1 cm).

Final strap row (all straps): Ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sc. Do not turn. Fasten off first three straps. On the fourth strap, do not fasten off—you will use this yarn to join.

Tip: Weave in strap-start ends now so they are locked into the ring area.

Join Straps & Begin Basket

Lay piece flat with RS facing, straps hanging down evenly like a chandelier.

Join Rnd: With yarn still attached to 4th strap, ch 5,
*sc in each of 3 sc at end of next strap, ch 5; rep from * twice more,
sc in each of 3 sc of the strap you started from (the 4th), ch 5,
join with sl st to first sc of that same strap.
(12 sc + 4 ch-5 sps)
Pm in the center sc of each 3-sc group (4 markers = “corners”).

Basket Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each sc and work 5 sc in each ch-5 sp around, join.
(12 sc on straps + 4 × 5 sc in sps = 12 + 20 = 32 sc) ✓

Basket Rnd 2 (mesh setup): Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in next sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc,
*tr in next 2 sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc; rep from * around, join to top of beg ch-4.
(16 tr + 8 ch-3 sps) ✓
(32 sts ÷ 4 = 8 repeats of [2 tr + sk 2].)

Basket Rnd 3: Sl st into next tr and into first ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp (beg corner shell), ch 1,
*(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * around, join to top of beg ch-3.
(8 shells + 8 ch-1 sps)

Basket Rnd 4: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2,
*(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join.
(8 shells + 8 sc + connecting ch-2 sps)

Basket Rnd 5 (diamond mesh): Sl st to first ch-2 sp of shell, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5,
*sc in next sc, ch 5, sc in next shell ch-2 sp, ch 5; rep from * around, omitting last sc, join to first sc.
(16 sc + 16 ch-5 sps) ✓

Basket Rnd 6: Sl st into first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same sp, sc in next ch-5 sp,
*5 dc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * around, join to top of beg ch-3.
(8 groups of 5 dc + 8 sc = 48 sts)

Basket Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next sc,
*sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next sc; rep from * around, join.
(24 sc + 24 ch-3 sps)

Basket Rnd 8 (stabilize rim): Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around, join.
(24 sc + 24 × 3 sc = 24 + 72 = 96 sc) ✓

Basket Rnd 9 (optional firm edge): Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join. (96 sc)
Fasten off if you prefer an open bottom net; or continue for a gathered base.

Bottom Gather (recommended for stability)

Gather Rnd 1: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around, join.
(96 ÷ 4 = 24 repeats → 24 × 3 = 72 sc) ✓
Gather Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; rep from * around, join. (48 sc) ✓
Gather Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join. (24 sc) ✓
Gather Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join. (12 sc) ✓
Fasten off, leaving a 12" (30 cm) tail. Thread tail through remaining 12 sc, pull tight like a drawstring to close (or leave a small opening for drainage aesthetic). Secure firmly and weave in.

Finishing & Fringe

1. Weave in all remaining ends securely (load-bearing points especially).
2. Fringe (boho tassel drop): Cut 48 strands of yarn, each 16" (40 cm) long.
   • Group into 8 bundles of 6 strands.
   • Fold a bundle in half. With hook, pull fold through a ch-sp or st along Gather Rnd 1/2 edge (or through bottom close), then pull cut ends through the fold—lark’s head knot.
   • Space the 8 tassels evenly around the bottom.
   • Trim ends even at about 6–8" (15–20 cm), or stagger for a wilder boho look.
3. Optional: wrap each tassel neck with a contrasting cotton scrap and tie off.
4. Block lightly if needed: mist with water, shape basket opening round, hang empty overnight so straps settle evenly.
5. Insert pot. Adjust straps so the pot sits level. If straps twist, untwist before final hang.

Wear & Care Tips

• Hang from a secure ceiling hook rated for the weight of pot + wet soil.
• Spot clean or hand wash cold; reshape and hang to dry.
• For outdoor use, choose a treated or colorfast cotton and expect some fading.

Stitch-count quick reference
Ring Rnd 2: 24 sc
Strap bases: 4 × 3 sc
Each strap body ends: 3 sc
Join Rnd: 12 sc + 4 ch-5 sps
Basket Rnd 1: 32 sc
Basket Rnd 2: 16 tr + 8 ch-3 sps
Basket Rnd 5: 16 sc + 16 ch-5 sps
Basket Rnd 8: 96 sc
After Gather Rnd 4: 12 sc (drawn closed)

Enjoy your boho hanger—may your plants trail as beautifully as the fringe.